Passenger vehicle wholesales in slow lane in May due to high base effect, elections

New Delhi: Passenger vehicle wholesales in India witnessed a marginal growth in May on account of high base effect and muted demand due to general elections. The overall passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers stood at 3,50,257 lakh units last month as compared to 3,35,436 in the same month a year ago, registering a … Read more

Maruti Suzuki auto sales: Maruti Suzuki sales drop 2 pc to 1.75 lakh units in May

Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday reported 2 per cent year-on-year dip in total wholesales at 1,74,551 units in May 2024. The company had dispatched a total of 1,78,083 units to its dealers in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Total domestic passenger vehicle sales rose marginally to 1,44,002 … Read more

M&M auto sales: Mahindra sales rise 17 pc in May at 71,682 units

Mahindra & Mahindra on Saturday said its total wholesales increased 17 per cent year-on-year to 71,682 units in May. The company’s total dispatches to its dealers stood at 61,415 units in May 2023. The Mumbai-based auto major’s passenger vehicle sales in the domestic market rose 31 per cent to 43,218 units last month against 32,886 … Read more

Election uncertainty could hurt Indian auto sales in May, dealers’ body says

Uncertainty around the ongoing elections in India could hurt automakers’ sales in May despite rising consumer interest for new model launches, a dealers’ body said on Wednesday. The world’s most populous nation began voting on April 19 in a massive general election where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a rare third straight term. “Election … Read more